Dhani Jones to be an NBC Olympics reporter in Rio
From NBCsports:
Former NFL linebacker Dhani Jones will serve as a reporter during NBC’s coverage of the Rio Games it was announced Wednesday.The host of NBC primetime hit “Spartan: Ultimate Team Challenge,” Jones will travel to various venues over the course of the Games and contribute to features on a variety of platforms. He’ll also be a part of the Olympic Zone, which is a 30-minute nightly show set to air on NBC affiliates.
“Dhani is an engaging personality with a wide-range of experiences and interests – from professional athlete to primetime entertainment host to haberdashery and philanthropy. We’re excited to have him on our team in Rio,” said Jim Bell, Executive Producer, NBC Olympics.
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http://olympics.nbcsports.com/2016/07/27/dhani-jones-nfl-nbc-olympic-coverage/
Love Dhani. I watched quite a few of the "Dhani tackles the globe" episodes when it was on. Cool show. The rugby and the jai alai episodes were memorable.
Didn't he wear a kilt and toss the caber?
Still tackling the globe, I see.
It would be hilarious if part of his job was to occasionally tackle his co-anchors and/or guests. They wouldn't know when it's coming, but it's coming...
[I know, I know: that's what she said]
Like Terry Tate, Office Linebacker.
Dhani was a damn fine linebacker, but it has really always been his haberdashery that stood out to me
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Dhani created the BowTie Foundation to raise funds for underprivileged youth. Outstanding cause that has gained traction over the years.
I hope he avoids tackling body parts, feces, and Zika.
I was thinking along those lines. What would it take for me to go to Rio right now? I don't think there is a dollar figure that would do it.
As much as I would like to see an Olympics other than Atlanta (which I visited) in my lifetime, I don't know that I would necessarily go to Rio even if I could afford to do so right now. This one just seems like it has the potential to be less than great for a lot of reasons, not the least of which is the Zika virus.
Congratulations to Dhani though - I have to think that covering any Olympics is an awesome gig on a lot of levels.
Does he get 42 complimentary condoms, too?
Have a good one, Mr. Jones!
I really liked Tackle the Globe show on Travel Channel wish that show was still on the air. Rio was the right place to pick for an Olympics to be played IOC really dropped the ball plus it looks like the village that athletes are staying could crumble at anytime. I feel sorry for those having to do rowing and other events with polluted water biohazard suits ready.
He does a good job at this kind of stuff.